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Fact: Gangs are present in many schools in the United States.

Statistics:
- 45% of high school students say that there are gangs or students who consider themselves to be part of gangs in their schools
- 35% of middle school students say that there are gangs or students who consider themselves to be part of gangs in their schools (2010)
- 46% of students in public schools reported the presence of gangs and gang members at school
- 2% of students in private schools reported the presence of gangs and gang members at school (2007)
- In 2007, 23% of students reported the presence of gangs on their school campus or in the surrounding area. This is a 21% increase from 2003.

Fact: Schools in urban areas appear to be the most affected by the presence of gangs.